Introduction to Pakistani
Literature
Assignment
Name: Rabia Khan
Class: MA 3C
NUML ISLAMABAD
Topic: Critical analysis of the poem “The
Rebel” by “Daud Kamal”.
Answer:
Duad Kamal
is one of the most known writers of Pakistan and Pakistani literature. His
writing style is very direct means that his expression is conveyed indirect
language. The main themes in his writings are the essence of rural and rustic
life. His writings convey a sense of loss and spiritual displacement in
the face of violence.
The poem The
Rebel is the poem that reflects the picture of how a person who chooses to
be different from society is punished or held accountable. Kamal being an
imagist has very vividly presented the imagery of suffering and loss. The words
used in the poem like “orchard and dawn” symbolize progress and hope.
On the other hand the words like “crow and empty horizon” symbolize death
and loss of hope.
Actually, the
main point that Duad Kamal has raised in the poem is that a person who has a
unique point of view or one who stands against all the odds is considered
by society as a rebellious person. They take his stance in a
negative way rather than taking it in a way that whatever he is doing can bring
a positive change. Or that the stance he is taking is against the foul or
unjust rules. The poet in the poem sympathizes with the rebel because according
to him he is held accountable despite knowing his perspective.
Another
important point that Kamal points out is that mere prayers cannot change situations or unjust perspectives. Unity can change everything
that is when people join hands and come with harmony against any strong tyrant
then nothing can stop them from turning the tables. In the end, the poet says
the words the blind earth must be fed, here he means that people should
be given an array of hope and that hope comes when a person stands up against
the evils of the corrupt mafias. When people make a choice to change
the circumstances then they can turn any big tide or any obstacle blocking the
way.
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